Liechtenstein Visa RequirementsFor Australia passport holders
Australian passport holders can visit Liechtenstein visa-free for up to 90 days, as Liechtenstein is part of the Swiss-Schengen area and shares Switzerland's open border arrangements.
Great news! Australia passport holders can enter Liechtenstein without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 90 days.
No visa is required for Australian passport holders. Liechtenstein is not an EU member but is part of the Schengen Area through its arrangement with Switzerland. Australians can enter freely from Switzerland or Austria without passport checks at the border. The 90-day Schengen allowance applies: days spent in Liechtenstein count toward your total Schengen 90-day limit across all Schengen countries.
Liechtenstein is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Australia to Liechtenstein: What You Need to Know
Liechtenstein is one of the world's smallest and wealthiest countries, nestled between Switzerland and Austria in the Rhine Valley. It is an extremely safe destination with virtually no crime targeting tourists. The country is known for its dramatic Alpine scenery, medieval castles, and thriving financial sector. Most visitors combine Liechtenstein with a wider Switzerland or Austria trip.
Practical Tips
There is no airport in Liechtenstein: access is via Zurich (Switzerland) or Innsbruck (Austria) by road or rail, with bus services into Vaduz (the capital). The country uses the Swiss franc (CHF). Liechtenstein is famously the only country in the world bordered entirely by other landlocked countries. A passport stamp from Liechtenstein is available as a souvenir at the tourist office in Vaduz for a small fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Australians need a visa to visit Liechtenstein?
No. Australian passport holders can visit Liechtenstein visa-free. Liechtenstein participates in the Schengen Area through its arrangement with Switzerland, so the same visa-free access that applies to Switzerland applies here.
Does time in Liechtenstein count toward the 90-day Schengen limit?
Yes. Days spent in Liechtenstein count toward the overall 90-day Schengen allowance, the same as time spent in Switzerland, Germany, France, or any other Schengen country.
How do I get to Liechtenstein from Australia?
There is no airport in Liechtenstein. The most common approach is to fly to Zurich, Switzerland, and then take a bus or hire a car into Vaduz, the capital. The journey takes around 1 to 1.5 hours. Direct trains from Zurich to Sargans or Buchs connect to local bus routes into Liechtenstein.
What currency is used in Liechtenstein?
Liechtenstein uses the Swiss franc (CHF), the same as Switzerland. Euros are also widely accepted in tourist areas. Credit cards are accepted at most hotels and larger restaurants.
Do Australians need a visa to visit Liechtenstein?
No. Australian passport holders can visit Liechtenstein visa-free. Liechtenstein participates in the Schengen Area through its arrangement with Switzerland, so the same visa-free access that applies to Switzerland applies here.
Does time in Liechtenstein count toward the 90-day Schengen limit?
Yes. Days spent in Liechtenstein count toward the overall 90-day Schengen allowance, the same as time spent in Switzerland, Germany, France, or any other Schengen country.
How do I get to Liechtenstein from Australia?
There is no airport in Liechtenstein. The most common approach is to fly to Zurich, Switzerland, and then take a bus or hire a car into Vaduz, the capital. The journey takes around 1 to 1.5 hours. Direct trains from Zurich to Sargans or Buchs connect to local bus routes into Liechtenstein.
What currency is used in Liechtenstein?
Liechtenstein uses the Swiss franc (CHF), the same as Switzerland. Euros are also widely accepted in tourist areas. Credit cards are accepted at most hotels and larger restaurants.